I was watching the news this morning and a story came up about the controversy surrounding the J.Crew ad that portrayed a mother painting her son’s toes a hot pink color because pink is his favorite color. This harmless advertisement has caused a stir with the conservative right winged media who called the ad a ”blatant propaganda celebrating transgendered children.”
Here is the ad in question -
Oh yes, now I can see it – It’s so evident that if you paint your son’s toenails pink, he will turn out to be gay. Of course! That’s how it begins with so many other gay men and transsexuals .
I have to wonder if the right winged media has anything better to do with their time than to target a harmless ad like this.
Click on this link for more of the story -
Melissa Said:
on April 13, 2011 at 10:00 am
I saw this too! So stupid.
Kirsten Said:
on April 13, 2011 at 10:12 am
how ridiculous! gender stereotypes drive our world. Lame.
CJ Said:
on April 13, 2011 at 11:01 am
Not only is the ad harmless, but how wonderful for other little boys (and their moms) to see that there are OTHER pink boys and pink boys’ moms out there!
Heidi Said:
on April 13, 2011 at 11:37 am
My son really wants a pink nightgown and if I could find one without a princess or Dora on it I would get him one. (I would not be buying those for a daugher either but that is my own issue ;o)) Pink is a pretty color even to toddler boys.
Tyffany Said:
on April 13, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Ugh! So frustrating and makes me crazy angry!
Mel Said:
on April 14, 2011 at 12:06 am
Anyone who ever spent time around a little kid (boy or girl) knows they all watch mom paint her nails and want the same. So what!
I think we have much bigger problems in this world than this. Get over it people!
Anne Said:
on April 14, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Ridiculous – if this is the only thing they can find to complain about they need to seriously get out more often. Why label a colour as ‘belonging’ to one gender group or another? Why not jyst enjoy all the colours and have done with it? It’s a sad day when liitel boys cant wear pink and play with Cindy dolls without some nut thinking that that will make them gay – madness.
Liz Said:
on April 15, 2011 at 12:59 pm
This is so funny too because back in the day, pink was a “boy” color but now modern times have changed that. So stupid!
Mickey Blumental Said:
on May 15, 2011 at 8:48 am
Well, I’m sorry to break it to you, but they’re right. I only became gay after my mom painted my toenails pink and I’m actually considering getting a Vagina next month if there’ll be any on sale.